Iced Green Tea

Get all the flavors of green tea, plus refreshing hints of ginger, mint, and lime, in one ice-cold drink — perfect for hot days.

Makes: 4 servings; Total time: 15 minutes

4

4cups water, divided

1⁄4

1/4cup sliced fresh ginger (2-inch knob)

1⁄4

1/4cup packed fresh mint leaves

6

6bags green tea

1⁄2

1/2cup sugar

Lime wedges

Fresh mint sprigs

Bring 1 cup water, ginger, and mint leaves to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove pan from heat and add tea bags. Steep tea bags, covered, 5 minutes, then press tea bags with the back of a spoon to extract liquid. Remove and discard tea bags and strain tea into a bowl.

Whisk sugar into tea until completely dissolved. Pour tea over ice in a large pitcher.